Man Boobs

Did you know that up to 40% of men is reported to have man boobs or to have had man boobs at some point in their life? It may sound unbelievable, but it is actually true. Most males get enlarged breasts during puberty or adolescence, but they usually go away after a year or two. For some unlucky men, the man boobs stay with them for ever.

In addition to adolescence, man boobs can also be caused by taking medical or illegal drugs. It has been said that marijuana causes man boobs although the research on this subject is not very clear. Although alcohol is not a drug, it is widely accepted that it can contribute to man boobs. If you consume a lot of alcohol and have man boobs, you may try cutting back for a little while and see if it has any effect. There are also medical conditions that can cause man boobs ranging from hormonal imbalance issues, obesity as well as prostate cancer.

Before I get into some ways of getting rid of man boobs, you should know that there are ways that you can hide them. Many men have successfully used compression vests to flatten their enlarged chest. Also, loose fitting clothing will also help the appearance of your chest. 

I have briefly discussed a few causes of man boobs. One way to get rid of them is surgery. Man boobs surgery typically invloves liposuction where the surgeon sticks a tube into your chest and sucks away the fat. In addition to the liposuction, glandular breast tissue is usually excised or cut away. This ensures that your man boobs will never come back. Before selection a surgeon, you should shop around to make sure that you are getting the best deal.  Surgery will cost you anywhere from five thousand dollars all they way to ten thousand dollars. If you cannot afford surgery, you may want to start saving and try alternatives while you wait.

One alternative to surgery for eradicating man boobs is exercising. A combination of weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises is best. For weightlifiting, you should focus on building upper chest muscle which will shrink your man boobs. Some good exercises are the decline pushup and incline bench press. For cardiovasuclar exercises, try running, swimming or cycling which are the triathlon sports. Ever seen a triathlete with man boobs? There is a reason that never happens!

Another alternative to surgery for man boobs is to take natural supplements. This is a somewhat controversial topic as some people believe that natural supplements for man boobs or gynecomastia don’t work. However, there are dozens of testimonials of people who have successfully used them for the condition. In my opinion, it doesn’t cost that much to try it for yourself. You can easily get a 30 day supply for less than a hundred dollars.

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